As reported in Port 2 Port: The figures show that Israeli manufacturers have been increasingly targeting the fast-growing markets of Asia, partly at the expense of the United States Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said at last week Cabinet meeting that Israel is working to safeguard its economy by focusing less on the United States and […]
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As reported in Port2Port: Barclays will provide services to business customers and target large and mid-sized export-oriented companies Barclays Bank plc has become the fifth foreign bank with branches in Israel, joining Citibank , HSBC , BNP Paribas and State Bank of India. Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer has awarded Barclays Bank plc a […]
‘I see what we do here as very important in bringing people together,’ says Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. ‘This is the future we need to invest in.’ Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed jokingly calls himself the “black sheep” of his family. That’s because, of the five siblings in his Arab-Israeli family, he was the only who […]
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CALLING ALL AUSTRALIANS!
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A quarter million people flocked to the recent Light Festival that imaginatively brightened the Old City after dark. The third annual Jerusalem Light Festival (www.lightinjerusalem.org.il), held in and around Jerusalem’s Old City, proved a popular early summer destination. Some 250,000 people came to see exhibits inspired by light festivals around the world. Artistic director Eduardo […]
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ISRAMAN TRIATHALON 2012
Israman, the grueling Iron Man competition that is ranked as one of the top 10 most challenging long triathlons in the world, will take place on January 20, 2012 in the coastal resort town of Eilat, Israel. The full Israman competition includes a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike ride followed by a 42.2 […]
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Outdoor Living in Israel
Israel has just released a new catalogue featuring Outdoor Living products. The catalogue features a range of great products suitable for DIY and Outdoor Living retailers. To view the catalogue please click here.
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Slowing pancreatic cancer
As reported in Israel21C: Israeli researchers identify a protein that may put the brakes on a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Israeli researchers have discovered that a protein known to retard the aging process also seems to prevent the growth of pancreatic cancer. If it could be produced commercially without significant side effects, this substance could […]
As reported in Port2Port: The number of exporters to China has grown by 7.5%, totaling 700 compared to 652 in 2009 Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute reported last week that in the first half of 2011 Israeli exports to China totaled more than US$1 billion – a 33% increase, compared to the corresponding period last […]
As reported in IVC: Johnson & Johnson joined Lifebond’s $20 million financing round led by Giza and Aurum Ventures. Sources inform ”Globes” that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has invested in biological sealant developer Lifebond Ltd. as part of the company’s $20 million third financing round. Giza Venture Capital and Aurum Ventures MKI Ltd. are […]
